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RRL 500Y

1983 Reliant Scimitar

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,536 mi
Last recorded52,536 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRL 500Y
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 52,536 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 52,492 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 52,423 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,351 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,319 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 52,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 52,286 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 52,060 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,717 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 51,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,109 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 49,109 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 43,806 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 43,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,260 miles

HORN SLIGHTLY MORE DULL THAN WOULD HAVE BEEN FROM NEW BUT AUDIBLE TO OTHER ROAD USERS.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 29,209 miles

oil leak

slight oil leak from rear halfshaft seals

Fail 8 Apr 2006 29,209 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

oil leak

slight oil leak from rear halfshaft seals

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?

Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,049
Stop lamp not working 851
Steering rack gaiter split 800
parking brake recording little or no effort 710
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RRL 500Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 58,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RRL 500Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 43 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RRL 500Y registered?

RRL 500Y is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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